YOGA, THERAPY & EDUCATION

FOR BODY, MIND AND SPiRIT

Practice to support real life balance 

I’m Gem Maryan, a yoga therapist (in training - C-IAYT) and senior yoga teacher with over 20 years’ experience. I train yoga teachers, offer therapeutic bodywork and share research-based practices to help you feel well, grounded and inspired.

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Welcome, I’m Gem

I’ve been teaching yoga for 14 years and practicing for more than two decades. My teaching has evolved from a strong physical practice (ashtanga and mysore style practices) to a more therapeutic and evidence informed approach that supports people at every stage of life.

I’m an experienced yoga teacher (E-RYT 500) and a current yoga therapy trainee; studying towards my certification with the Internal Association of Yoga Therapists (C-IAYT). My work brings together anatomy, yoga philosophy, and somatic research to bridge traditional practice with modern understanding of the body and mind.

I teach and mentor yoga teachers through advanced trainings in Yin, Restorative, and Somatic CPD trainings online. I also offer one to one yoga therapy sessions and therapeutic body treatments in North Deeside, Scotland.

At the core of my teaching is curiosity; how yoga, movement and stillness can help us understand ourselves better and live with more balance.

Meet Gem

  • Yoga therapy & Case Studies

    I’m currently training as a yoga therapist (C-IAYT) completing a 875 hours Yoga Therapy Diploma. I am offering case study sessions as part of my supervised clinical practice. These sessions are ideal if you’re managing chronic pain, fatigue, stress or emotional burnout.

    Each session uses the tools of yoga and blends movement, breath and somatic inquiry to meet your body where it is.

    Apply for a Case Study

  • Advanced CPD & Specialist Trainings

    For yoga teachers and dedicated students, I offer accredited short courses (10 hours) & 50-hour, 75 hour and 100 hour continuing education courses. These immersive training explore Yin Yoga, the Energy Body, Fascia and Restorative and Somatic approaches to fatigue, burnout, and stress.

    Each training integrates research based anatomy, yoga philosophy and therapeutic frameworks, giving you the tools to teach with greater awareness and depth.

    Upcoming Trainings

  • Hands-on Therapeutic bodyWork

    The treatments I offer combine Ayurvedic Yoga Massage and deep tissue work with assisted yoga stretches to release tension, improve circulation and restore balance in the body. Treatments are tailored to your needs and can support recovering from stress, fatigue or physical strain/injury.

    Offered in-person in Aboyne and as a one off session or 3-session therapeutic series.

    Book a Treatment

  • Learn | Practice | Explore yoga

    Access free resources for students and teachers. Here you will find yoga practices, short tutorials and writing on yoga philosophy, fascia and nervous system health.

    I write on my Substack page “Space Between Breaths”. I am now publishing a weekly newsletter with my research and (anonymous) therapy yoga case studies to help students and teachers. You can sign up below.

    Free Learning Library

YOGA TRAINING TESTIMONIALS

  • The training was not just about imparting knowledge but also great preparation for starting to teach Yin confidently. Great ideas about how to structure classes – very pragmatic training, encouraging you to apply your knowledge in a practical way.

    Sonya McKinlay (2023 Yin Training)

  • Gem’s yin yoga teacher training exceeded my expectations. It covered everything I needed to know to begin sharing yin yoga to others. Gem has so much insight and wisdom and delivers this authentically with passion and precision. There was the perfect balance of yin practice, theory and teaching/planning classes. She welcomed the group into her warm and comfortable home and cooked DELICIOUS lunches each day! This course has given me the tools and resources to confidently start teaching yin yoga. Thanks Gem!

    Emma Savill (2023 Yin Training)

  • I am grateful for this learning opportunity with Gem. I wished this training wouldn’t ended because it was so lovely to meet and come together to deepen our Yin side of practice. Gem is a great teacher with many years of practice and teaching. Her knowledge and understanding of anatomy and theories are for the benefit of others, which is like a treasure in this modern world. I highly recommend this training with Gem if you are keen to deepen your Yin practice and teaching.

    Yuki Sakuma (2023 Yin Training)